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{{Place | {{Place | ||
|name = Dark World | |name = Dark World | ||
|image = [[File:Darkworldalttp.png| | |image = [[File:Darkworldalttp.png|240px]] | ||
|caption = Dark World of ''A Link to the Past'' | |caption = The Dark World as it appears during the events of ''A Link to the Past'' | ||
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' | |game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' | ||
|inhab = | |inhab = | ||
|related = [[ | |related = [[Sacred Realm]], [[Hyrule]] | ||
|theme music = | |theme music = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Dark World''' is a dimension parallel to [[Hyrule]], which is referred to as the [[Light World]] in contrast | The '''Dark World''' is a dimension parallel to the kingdom [[Hyrule]], which is referred to as being a part the [[Light World]] in contrast, and a corrupted incarnation of the [[Sacred Realm]]. The Dark World debuted in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', making it the first of many realms alternate to Hyrule to appear in the series, the latter being [[Termina]], the [[Twilight Realm]] and the [[World of the Ocean King]]. | ||
Though ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' also a features a Dark World of its own, it does not seem to share a connection with the one in ''A Link to the Past''. It should be noted that the former game features several references to ''A Link to the Past''. | |||
==History and Appearances== | |||
===''Ocarina of Time''=== | |||
====The Hero of Time's Defeat==== | |||
During the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the [[Link#Ocarina of Time|Hero of Time]] unintentionally allowed Ganondorf to enter the Sacred Realm and obtain the [[Triforce]] of Power from the [[Temple of Light]], resulting in the realm's transformation into the Dark World as a reflection of the greed and evil in his heart.<ref>{{cite book|quote=The Sacred Realm is a mirror of one’s heart. If someone with an evil heart steps into it, it turns into a demonic world. But if someone with a pure heart enters it, it turns into a paradise. Ganondorf became the Demon King thanks to the triforce of power. With the exception of a few places, the Sacred Realm turned into a demonic world where monsters ran amok.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|page=87|publisher=Shogakukan}}</ref> Seven years later, in the [[Zelda_Timeline#Downfall_Timeline|Downfall]] branch of the timeline, Ganondorf defeated the Hero of Time and obtained the remaining Triforce pieces of Couage and Wisdom from him and Princess Zelda before being sealed by the [[Sage#Ocarina of Time|Seven Sages]] inside the now corrupted Sacred Realm.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=Finally, Ganondorf obtains the Triforce of Wisdom that dwells in Zelda and the Triforce of Courage that dwells in Link. […] The Seven Sages of Hyrule, led by Princess Zelda, seal away the Demon King, Ganon, and the Triforce in the Sacred Realm as a last resort.|author=GlitterBerri|retrieved=August 25, 2012|url=http://www.glitterberri.com/hyrule-historia/page-92|title= Pg. 92 Hyrule’s Decline & Last Hero|site=Glitterberri's Game Translations}}</ref> | |||
====The Imprisoning War==== | |||
Several years later, following a short-lived peace in the kingdom of Hyrule, the seal on the Dark World began to weaken, and many greedy people throughout the land who had heard legends of the power of the Triforce sought out the former "Golden Land" and disappeared inside it, transforming into monstrous representations of themselves, seemingly unaware that it was now under the control of Ganondorf.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=...Knowledge of the Sacred Realm and the Triforce spread across Hyrule, and many greedy people searched for it in order to claim its power. But the Sacred Realm had become the Dark World under Ganondorf’s control, and those who ventured there never returned.|author=GlitterBerri|retrieved=July 20, 2012|url=http://www.glitterberri.com/hyrule-historia/page-93/|title=Pg. 93 The Imprisoning War|site=Glitterberri's Game Translations}}</ref> As the disappearances went on and fighting broke out over the corrupted realm, the seal was broken and evil power began to flow fourth from the entrance. In response to the impending threat to the kingdom, the [[Sage#A Link to the Past|seven sages]] of that era, as ordered by the current king of Hyrule, began to seal the Dark World just as their predecessors had done in the past. To stop the Sages in casting their seal, many monsters rushed forth from the Dark World's entrance, but Hyrule's bravest knights fought to protect the Sages, many of them dying in the battle. They had bought enough time for the seven sages to successfully seal the Dark World, and the new seal held for many ages to come. The battle went on to became known as the [[Imprisoning War]].<ref>{{Cite web|quote=The King of Hyrule ordered the seven sages to seal the entrance to the Sacred Realm. As the sages prepared their spell, the Knight Family protected them from the demons that came rushing out of the entrance. In the intense battle, most of the knights perished; however, the sages completed the spell and the entrance to the sacred realm was once again closed|author=GlitterBerri|retrieved=July 20, 2012|url=http://www.glitterberri.com/hyrule-historia/page-93/|title=Pg. 93 The Imprisoning War|site=Glitterberri's Game Translations}}</ref> | |||
===''A Link to the Past''=== | ===''A Link to the Past''=== | ||
In ''A Link to the Past'', the Dark World is a fully explorable [[Overworld]]. Once the [[Sacred Realm]], or Golden Land, this world was twisted when [[Ganon|Ganondorf]] claimed the Golden Power, or the [[Triforce]]. Its layout is very similar to the Light World’s, but there are notable differences. It contains many of its own unique locations, namely a large structure at the Dark World’s center called the [[Pyramid of Power]]. Everything in the Dark World, naturally, appears darker. Many structures and buildings are in a state of disrepair, specifically in the [[Village of Outcasts]]. All the grass is brown and withered, and the water is an unnatural jade color. | In ''A Link to the Past'', the Dark World is a fully explorable [[Overworld]]. Once the [[Sacred Realm]], or Golden Land, this world was twisted when [[Ganon|Ganondorf]] claimed the Golden Power, or the [[Triforce]]. Its layout is very similar to the Light World’s, but there are notable differences. It contains many of its own unique locations, namely a large structure at the Dark World’s center called the [[Pyramid of Power]]. Everything in the Dark World, naturally, appears darker. Many structures and buildings are in a state of disrepair, specifically in the [[Village of Outcasts]]. All the grass is brown and withered, and the water is an unnatural jade color. | ||
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Around Hyrule, there are many [[Portal|magical transporters]] that lead to the Dark World, but entering these portals is normally a one way trip. Hearing legends of Golden Power, many people sought after it and became trapped in the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite| I came here to get the Power Of Gold but now I'm a freak and I can't go back to the real world!|Bully|A Link to the Past}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I once lived in the Lost Woods, until the day I wandered into a magic transporter...|Talking Tree|A Link to the Past}}</ref> While most are trapped in the Dark World, Link can return to the Light World through the aid of the [[Magic Mirror]], given to him by a [[Lost Old Man|lost old man]] for guiding him to through a cave. The Magic Mirror transports Link from the Dark World into the Light World.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you for your kindness to an old man like me. Uhh... I wanted to give you this. If you wander into a magical transporter, gaze into this mirror.|Lost Old Man|A Link to the Past}}</ref> After using the mirror, it leaves behind a portal in the Light World so Link can return to where he left the Dark World. | Around Hyrule, there are many [[Portal|magical transporters]] that lead to the Dark World, but entering these portals is normally a one way trip. Hearing legends of Golden Power, many people sought after it and became trapped in the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite| I came here to get the Power Of Gold but now I'm a freak and I can't go back to the real world!|Bully|A Link to the Past}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I once lived in the Lost Woods, until the day I wandered into a magic transporter...|Talking Tree|A Link to the Past}}</ref> While most are trapped in the Dark World, Link can return to the Light World through the aid of the [[Magic Mirror]], given to him by a [[Lost Old Man|lost old man]] for guiding him to through a cave. The Magic Mirror transports Link from the Dark World into the Light World.<ref>{{Cite|Thank you for your kindness to an old man like me. Uhh... I wanted to give you this. If you wander into a magical transporter, gaze into this mirror.|Lost Old Man|A Link to the Past}}</ref> After using the mirror, it leaves behind a portal in the Light World so Link can return to where he left the Dark World. | ||
Many years later, the wizard Agahnim began capturing maidens, who were the descendants of the seven sages.<ref>{{Cite|Kidnapping those maidens must be part of the wizard's plot! I'm sure he is trying to somehow use the power of the descendants of the wise men...|Lost Old Man|A Link to the Past}}</ref> One bye one, he sent them to the Dark World and used their power to weaken the seven sages' seal. Before he could send [[Princess Zelda#A Link to the Past|Princess Zelda]], the final maiden, to the Dark World, she telepathically pleas to Link, who manages to rescue her from [[Hyrule Castle]]'s dungeon, but it is only a matter of time before she is recaptured by Agahnim. Link rushes her to [[Hyrule Castle]] to save her again, but he instead witnesses Agahnim casting a spell as he send Zelda into the Dark World, finally breaking the seven sages'.<ref>{{Cite|Ahah... Link! I have been waiting for you! Heh heh heh... I was hoping I could make Zelda vanish in front of your eyes. Behold! The last moment of Princess Zelda!|Agahnim|A Link to the Past}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|With this, the seal of the seven wise men is at last broken.|Agahnim|A Link to the Past}}</ref> Link confronts the Wizard, but before he could deal the final blow, Agahnim pulls Link into the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite|Grrrrugh! Well met! Like the true Hero that you are... But I am not ready to admit defeat yet.I will draw you into the Dark World!|Agahnim|A Link to the Past}}</ref> | Many years later, the wizard Agahnim began capturing maidens, who were the descendants of the seven sages.<ref>{{Cite|Kidnapping those maidens must be part of the wizard's plot! I'm sure he is trying to somehow use the power of the descendants of the wise men...|Lost Old Man|A Link to the Past}}</ref> One bye one, he sent them to the Dark World and used their power to weaken the seven sages' seal. Before he could send [[Princess Zelda#A Link to the Past|Princess Zelda]], the final maiden, to the Dark World, she telepathically pleas to Link, who manages to rescue her from [[Hyrule Castle]]'s dungeon, but it is only a matter of time before she is recaptured by Agahnim. Link rushes her to [[Hyrule Castle]] to save her again, but he instead witnesses Agahnim casting a spell as he send Zelda into the Dark World, finally breaking the seven sages'.<ref>{{Cite|Ahah... Link! I have been waiting for you! Heh heh heh... I was hoping I could make Zelda vanish in front of your eyes. Behold! The last moment of Princess Zelda!|Agahnim|A Link to the Past}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|With this, the seal of the seven wise men is at last broken.|Agahnim|A Link to the Past}}</ref> Link confronts the Wizard, but before he could deal the final blow, Agahnim pulls Link into the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite|Grrrrugh! Well met! Like the true Hero that you are... But I am not ready to admit defeat yet.I will draw you into the Dark World!|Agahnim|A Link to the Past}}</ref> | ||
